Recreation and Wellness

Our facilities include the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center, the Indoor Pool, and Intramural Sports Fields.

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You can have fun and stay fit at the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center. This facility includes:

  • 43- foot Rock Climbing Wall
  • Indoor Walking Track
  • The latest Workout Equipment
  • Basketball, Racquetball, and Volleyball Courts
  • Game Room and Lounge
  • Group Fitness Classes and much more!

Lamar University students have an automatic membership!

Rec Sports Programs

  • Aquatics

    Recreational Sports provides an indoor 25-yard, 6-lane pool to its patrons. This facility is open to all LU/LIT students, faculty, staff, and alumni who have a valid LU or LIT identification card.

    We also host:

    • Swimming classes
    • Lifeguard certification classes
    • Water safety instructor certification classes
    • CPR classes

    * A certified lifeguard is always on duty


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  • Intramural Sports

    Intramural Sports provides students, faculty, and staff the opportunity for recreation and competition in a variety of team and individual sports.

    Compete in:
    • Table Tennis
    • Racquetball
    • Pool
    • Basketball
    • Soccer
    • Volleyball
    • Dodgeball … and more
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  • Sport Clubs

    The Sport Clubs Program provides students the opportunity to compete against other collegiate sport clubs at the state, regional, and national level.

    Clubs:
    • Cricket
    • Sailing
    • Women's Soccer
    • Ultimate Frisbee
    • Women's Basketball
    • Power Lifting
    • Bass Fishing
    • Kayak Fishing
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  • Outdoor Pursuits

    Outdoor Pursuits provides the LU community with fun ways to connect with the natural world and its inhabitants. We offer a variety of programs:

    • Push yourself to new heights at our 1,850-square-foot Climbing Wall
    • Challenge your group to think differently with our Team Building initiatives
    • Set out on your own adventure with gear from our Outdoor Shop
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  • Wellness and Fitness

    Physical activity is a key to a healthy lifestyle. We offer group fitness classes to Rec Sports members at no extra charge.


    Group Classes are free for current Rec Sports members.  We offer:
    • Cross Training
    • Zumba
    • Indoor Cycling
    • Yoga
    • Cardio Kickboxing
    • Belly Dancing
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Off-Campus Activities

Off Campus Activities - Jet Ski

LU is a short drive from many outdoor adventures:

  • a day at the beach
  • canoeing
  • fishing on area rivers and lakes
  • hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve
  • golfing

Nearby shopping and entertainment options abound with theaters, museums and live music venues.